RescueOutcome: Rescued by SARFall
Rescue — Lonesome Lake Trail, Sep 23, 2023
·Lonesome Lake Trail
30-year-old female from Boston, Massachusetts
On September 23, 2023, Leenah Hassan, 30, slipped on a wet rock while attempting to take a photo at Lonesome Lake, sustaining a significant lower leg injury. AMC Lonesome Lake Hut staff stabilized and packaged her in a rescue litter, and with help from hiking companions and Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team volunteers, she was carried 1.2 miles down the Lonesome Lake Trail. She was transported by LinWood Ambulance to Littleton Regional Healthcare for treatment.
What we can learn
Appropriate footwear should be worn while hiking; hiking boots that provide support, protection, and traction are recommended.